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Now in its 28th Year! sept 24 - 30, 2015 Vol. 28, No. 4

YoUR FRee GUide

to our islands’ happenings

HLSCC College Classic Series Virgin Gorda Edition

Saturday, September 26th

Also this week: local Arts & Crafts show @ Myett’s • light it Up Run/ walk • save the seed Fitness expo

Photo courtesy of Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

This Week’s Feature Story by Arlena Smith

BVI Theatre Series presents - NTL Man and Superman should be something for everyone!”

Man and Superman is a romantic comedy, and a fiery philosophical debate that asks fundamental questions about how we live. Ralph Fiennes takes the role of Jack Tanner in this exhilarating reinvention of Bernard Shaw’s witty, provocative classic. Jack is a celebrated radical thinker and rich bachelor and seems an unlikely choice as guardian to the alluring heiress, Ann. But she takes it in her assured stride and, despite the love of a poet, she decides to marry and tame this dazzling revolutionary.

Tanner, appalled by the whiff of domesticity, is tipped off by his chauffeur and flees to Spain, where he is captured by bandits and meets “The Devil.” An extraordinary dream-debate, heaven versus hell, ensues. Following in hot pursuit, Ann is there when Tanner awakes, as fierce in her certainty as he is in his.

Don’t miss your chance to catch some great theatre this season. Tickets available at House, Digicel and the Watering Hole, $15 in advance, $20 at the door and $10 for students and HLSCC staff.

Appleby and HLSCC have come together again to bring us the third season of the BVI Theatre Series, which kicks off this Saturday. The National Theatre Live was launched in June 2009 with a broadcast of Phèdre starring Helen Mirren. Since then they have shown more than twenty other productions live from the National Theatre, and on occasion other theatres in the UK and around the world.

Over 3.5 million people in more than 1,100 venues around the world have now viewed the broadcasts. Past shows have included Frankenstein, War Horse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, and King Lear to name a few. Satellites allow the productions to be broadcast live, without delay, to cinemas throughout the UK and venues around the world can view the broadcasts 'as live' according to their time zone, or at a later date.

The first in this year’s series is Man and Superman showing at the HLSCC Auditorium at 7pm this Saturday. Nadia Menezes, co-ordinator of the BVI Theatre Series said, “We've planned a mix of dramas, comedy and, for the first time, a musical, so there

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Vol. 28, No. 4 • Sept 24 - 30, 2015

Ask Koren

Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!

Friends Not Supporting My Business

Ask Koren

ter value or more for their money elsewhere. You can ask them why they are not supporting your business and ask them for ways in which you can improve. If jealousy or “I don’t want her to get rich off of me” is what is driving their reluctance to support you, then they are not real friends.

I would suggest two things: One, market your business far and wide to a broader community than just the persons close to you. If the products or services that you are offering are good, you will get business. It may be a slow start at first, but by giving excellent customer service you can retain persons who come to you and their word of mouth referrals can help you to get new customers.

Use social media and other forms of networking.

Secondly, Stop having so many expectations of others. Believe in yourself and fight for your dreams.

You invested money already, now invest time, creativity and sweat.

Friends are an important part of your life, but when it comes to business, it takes more than their support for you to be successful. Your focus for success should be more on strengthening what you have to offer, marketing to a wider audience and learning from your experiences and the experiences of others.

Don’t give up, just adjust your expectations and change your perspective.

Send your questions confidentially to askkoren@live.com or via twitter at @korennorton

Dear Koren, I’m disappointed with the way we women behave towards one another. When they not trying to take your man, they spreading rumours about you. I started a little business and when I mentioned it last year, my friends said it’s a good idea. Now I notice they are not being supportive. It’s like they don’t want to see me succeed. I am very frustrated because I invested all my savings in this and they are going elsewhere to get what I am offering. I am just so turned off of my so called friends and didn’t expect this. What should I do?

–Frustrated Dear Frustrated, Sometimes the persons we expect to support us the most are the ones who disappoint us. We have high expectations of our friends and loved ones, but unfortunately, they are human and they disappoint us. Whereas we would brush off the bad behavior of an acquaintance, we can’t help but take it personally when a friend does something we don’t like. So I understand your frustration. Has your attitude changed since you got into business? Do you have an attitude of entitlement that pushes them away? It would be a good idea to look not only at their behavior, but also at yours.

Going into business is something that should be well thought out and it is a mistake to expect a business to thrive with just the help of friends. Yes, you want their support, but people should not be obligated to spend their money with you, if they can get bet-

Lime ... “to hang around idly” or “to go out on the town.”

Source: The Dictionary of Virgin Islands English Creole by the late educator and historian Lito Valls.

The Limin’ Times brings you all the news about when and where to “lime” in the British Virgin Islands.

Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide

While every effort is made to ensure that information is correct, we cannot accept responsibility for any errors, changes in schedules, ads or other information in this magazine, which is intended as a guide only.

If you have an entertainment event coming up that you would like published, give us a call at 494-2413. Special Notice: Purchase of advertising space in this publication does not guarantee editorial coverage of any event.

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Vol. 28, No. 4 • Sept 24 - 30, 2015

live music • events • concerts • p

THURSDAY - SEPT 24

SATURDAY - SEPT 26

ROAD TOWN

ROAD TOWN

PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm

PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm

CANE GARDEN BAY

DUFF’S BOTTOM

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/

SAVE THE SEED — Fitness Expo with fitness

Candyman. $2 Carib & Coors Light & special

demos, giveaways by Digicel & music by DJ Galang

priced bar menu

from 9am-3pm.

ELM’S BEACH BAR— Lunch Daily 11am-4pm.

SAVE THE SEED — Basketball League. Pure Playas

Happy Hour 4-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion

vs. Spartans 6:30pm; Splash Brothers vs. West

Dinner 6-9pm

Gunners 8pm; Knights vs. New Heights 9:30pm

FRIDAY - SEPT 25

NANNY CAY

ROAD TOWN

CAPT. MULLIGANS — Light It Up Run/ Walk regis-

PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm

tration 5pm. Race begins at 6pm.

BAMBOUSHAY — Cailidh (Scottish/Irish dancingwith instructors) event for FSN from 8-10pm DUFF’S BOTTOM SAVE THE SEED — Basketball League. Run It Red

CAPT. MULLIGANS — Rugby World Cup- England vs. Wales at 3pm and earlier games from 9:30am PARAQUITA BAY

vs. Real Tool 6:30pm; Avengers vs. Warriors 8pm

HLSCC — BVI Theatre Series - NTL showing of Man

WEST END

and Superman at 7pm

KELLY’S BAR & REST — Happy Hour from 6-

CANE GARDEN BAY

8pm. 2 for $4 Coors & Carib Beer Specials

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour $2 Carib Beer &

CANE GARDEN BAY

Coors Lights & special priced bar menu. Buy one dinner

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/ $2 Carib &

entrée get one free!

Coors Lights w/special priced bar menu. Evolution Band 7pm. Dance Contest. Speciality Pizza Night.

ELM’S BEACH BAR— Lunch 11am-4pm. Happy Hour 4-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion Dinner 6-9pm

ELM’S BEACH BAR — Lunch Daily 11am-4pm.

Beach BBQ w/ Live Music. Serving Caribbean Fusion Dinner 6-9pm

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VG & OUTER ISLANDS HLSCC VG CAMPUS — College Classic Series continues race begins 7am.

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s • parties • sports • movies and more

SUNDAY - SEPT 27

CANE GARDEN BAY

ROAD TOWN

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour with

PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm

Candyman with $2 Carib & Coors Lights w/ spe-

CAPT. MULLIGANS — Rugby World Cup - Scotland vs. USA at 9:30am and other games at 11:45am

UPCOMING HAPPENINGS

cial priced bar menu.

ELM’S BEACH BAR— Lunch Daily 11am-4pm.

DUFF’S BOTTOM SAVE THE SEED — Basketball League. Warriors vs.

Starz 6:30pm; Talk Done vs. Z6ne 6 Ballers 8pm

Happy Hour 4-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion Dinner 6-9pm

CANE GARDEN BAY

WEDNESDAY - SEPT 30

MYETT’S — Sunday Brunch w/Bottomless Mimosas

ROAD TOWN

till 3pm. Sunday Social w/ DJ Ah Milli Soundz 3-7pm, the

PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from

Ultimate Sunset Party. Local Arts & Crafts show feat.

5pm - 7pm

guest artist William Torrillo from 1-5pm.

NANNY CAY

ELM’S BEACH BAR — Lunch Daily 11am -

NANNY CAY BEACH — VI Property & Yacht

4pm.Beach BBQ w/ Live Music. Serving Caribbean

Reader’s Choice Awards 6pm

Fusion Dinner 6-9pm MONDAY - SEPT 28 ROAD TOWN

PARAQUITA BAY HLSCC — Launch of the VI Youth Parliament 9am CANE GARDEN BAY

PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Mexican Monday with 2 for 1 speciality

Anegada Lobster Fest Nov 28 & 29

Taste of Tortola — Nov 7 The Willy “T” Virgin Cup Race — Oct 17 “Divorce Papers” Feat.

Oliver Samuel — Oct 10

MYETT’S — Buy one dinner entrée get one free!

Sunset Happier Hour with $2 Carib & Coors Lights

Margaritas & Munchies. Sunset Happier Hour w/

& special priced bar menu. Dinner & Dance 7pm.

Candyman 5-7pm. Live entertainment

ELM’S BEACH BAR— Lunch Daily 11am-4pm.

TUESDAY - SEPT 29

Happy Hour 4-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion

ROAD TOWN

Dinner 6-9pm. 2 for 1 specials on Painkiller &

PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm

Rum Punches

Oktoberfest 2015 — Oct 10 National Theatre Live Of Mice & Men — Oct 24 Adult CHAIR-ity Event — Nov 6 On the Rocks Bar Crawl — Nov 21

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Vol. 28, No. 4 • Sept 24 - 30, 2015

By Jan Critchley keeps you fit and healthy! Call 494-7353 for more information.

Myett’s Arts & Crafts Festival Don’t miss Myett’s Arts & Crafts Festival that takes place this Sunday (and the last Sunday of every month) from 1pm till 5pm where you can buy some local art and crafts while browsing through the stalls of local crafts. The BVI is full of talented artists so look out for them at the festival, and they will be happy to talk to you about their craft and inspirations. This month’s special featured artist is photographer, William Torrillo of St Thomas who will be displaying his new 2016 calendars! DJ Ah Milli Soundz will be providing the music and don’t forget “Sunday Brunch” with bottomless mimosas (now serving daily) – where the beat goes on!

Run for a Cause If you enjoy some good exercise at your own pace then join in the Light it Up – Run/Walk fundraiser for BVI Services (Social Development Department) on Saturday, September 26th at 5pm for registration.

Pre-registration is $10 and $15 on the day and includes a light up item & water bottles for the first 50 people. The run begins at 6pm from Capt. Mulligans to Manuel Reef and back. For more information and to pre-register call 340-8884/543-5088 or e-mail vigilantstars119@gmail.com.

Kelly’s @ Frenchman’s Check out Kelly’s at Frenchman’s Cay for their Friday Happy Hour from 6pm to 8pm in their dining room and bar. Get 2 for $4 beer specials on Coors Light and Carib plus great prices on fantastic dishes such as Chicken Wraps, Hot Wings, Caesar Salad, Sirloin Steak and Shrimp, so call today on 495-4304 and make this your go-to place every Friday!

Fitness Expo In recognition of Health Awareness Month, don’t miss out on the Save the Seed’s first annual Fitness Expo 2015 this Saturday, 26th September from 9am till 3pm. At the Expo there will be fun for all the family with DJ Galang providing the sounds, and bowling competitions. Fitness experts from across the BVI will be demonstrating fitness activities as well as teaching new skills and techniques. Demonstrations include Power Lifting, Zumba & Step, Belly Dancing, Hip Hop and Salsa, Pole Fitness and Socaerobics! Bowling competitions, dunking contents and gym membership discounts are also available – so get on down to Save the Seed and find something fun and funky that Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide

Bamboushay’s Cailidh Cailidh is a Gaelic word meaning “a visit.” So drop by and visit Bamboushauy Lounge this Friday, September 25th from 8-10pm for a fun night of Scottish and Irish folk dancing with guided instruction, plus great food and drinks and exciting raffle prizes to be won.

Free admission and donations welcome, as fund are in support of the Family Support Network.

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Vol. 28, No. 4 • Sept 24 - 30, 2015

By Claudia Colli

Far from the Madding Crowd For a movie based on a 19th century novel by Thomas Hardy, Far from the Madding Crowd is unexpectedly modern. Bathsheba Everdene (Cary Mulligan), who owns a modest farm in the English countryside, is a feminist before the word was invented. She works hard and enjoys her life. Gabriel Oak (Matthias Schoenaerts), a handsome neighbor with a successful sheep farm, admires her and proposes, but Bathsheba enjoys her life as it is. To Bathsheba, marriage (as it was at the time in England) means handing over her property and independence to her husband, so she refuses.

Bathsheba’s life circumstances soon change though, and when her uncle dies, she inherits his large and prosperous farm. Whether a husband, or manager, it is assumed that she will have a man run it, but instead, she takes charge of the property herself – replacing workers and making it an efficient enterprise. After losing his sheep farm, Gabriel’s situation also changes, but for the worst, and despite his pride, he comes to work for Bathsheba. His new station in life relative to hers means there is little chance that he would be able to marry her now, so he works hard, becoming indispensable to the management of the farm, but he remains aloof.

In the meantime, gentleman farmer, William Boldwood (Michael Sheen), is smitten with Bathsheba and proposes. He is earnest, and well-todo but dull; and still preferring her independence, she declines. Everything changes though, when a dashing soldier, Frank Troy (Tom Sturridge) starts to court her.

He is sexy, enchanting, and looks smart in his uniform.

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And although it is obvious to all around her that he is a cad, she falls for him and they run off to get married.

Following a passionate honeymoon, they return to the farm where the match begins to unravel. Frank is a drunkard, wants nothing to do with working on the farm, and loses a great deal of money gambling, so much so, that he has endangered the farm. He is also in love with another woman, Fanny (Juno Temple), who’s gravely ill and pregnant. Both Oak and Boldwood observe the dissolution of Bathsheba’s once ordered life helplessly – in 19th century England, divorce is out of the question and Bathseba has to live with her disastrous mistake. Fate though, intervenes, affecting the lives of all the characters in this romantic web in unforeseen ways.

Far From the Madding Crowd is beautifully filmed with sweeping panoramas of the English countryside and a plot that takes the viewer on a journey to another time, which as it turns out, is not so far from ours.

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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

65 and Still Going Strong the Hawks when his manager gave him the ball and he’s never been back in the outfield.

“The first person that thought me to move a ball was Melvin Turnbull and I worked and worked on it,” he recalled. “Rudel Parsons was our manager and one time he said, ‘you pitch a lot, but you need to come up with a big pitch, a strike eran’s 50th season in the league out pitch’ that’s why I worked on that began in 1952. the curveball and that’s how I come “I believe its not using alcohol. up with that big pitch, the Rainbow.

When you use alcohol, it slows you I depend on that pitch a lot.” down, so I try to keep away from The Rainbow he says goes up alcohol and workout. I do a good bit or down, based on how it’s located, of working out,” explained 65 year but feels the in shoot is his signaold Hill on his longevity in softball, ture pitch. “I can always get two and his ability to still strike out batstrikes with it,” he noted. ters. “As long as you keep your “According to where I locate it, you body in condition you should be either foul it off your foot our pull it able to do that. But, if a lot of the foul. Most of the games you see I those like were nowadays players lose, it’s my fault.” before, I don’t think I would have Hill said Austin Todman was been in softball so long.”

Roy "Panhandle" Hill the only player who gave him trouble and he gave in The players Hill notes, are not as competitive as to him sometimes. “He would triple off me but couldbefore and says in order to be competitive, you have n’t score, because I turned on and flit out the rest of to workout. them,” he explained. “After a while, he told me what Hill started in 1965 as a right fielder and played he used to do. He knew he couldn’t hit the in shoot, with such teams as the Clippers, Rams, Police, the so he would go up and take two in shoots, then lay Blue Wings and Hurricanes. “To me, my best days back on the curveball and I never picked it up over were with the Blue Wings,” he reflected. “The players they years. But after he told me, I never threw him were a lot more together than now. The players used another curveball. That was always my bread and to play behind me than any of the other pitchers— butter pitch. If I’m behind on the count, I can still they gave me their full support.” throw the curveball for a strike.”

In 1966, his Clippers were taking a beaten against

When most of his contemporaries have gotten up to get a cup of tea and a bathroom break, Roy “Panhandle” Hill is just getting off the mound. Hill, the oldest player in the BVI Softball Association league, played for the Reds in the championship series vs the Pirates. This year marks the ageless vet-